Tuesday, May 29, 2012

It's not exactly a recipe, but these pizza rolls are a fun alternative to regular pizza. To make them, preheat the oven to 430 degrees. Roll about 1 pound of dough into a big rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick and 1.5 times longer than it is wide. Leaving a 1.5 inch border on the long sides, cover dough with sauce and toppings. Next, roll it (starting with one of the long sides) into as tight a roll as you can manage. Press the edge firmly to close. Slice into 1-1.5 inch thick slices and place slices in an oiled cake pan. Bake about 25 minutes or until dough is cooked through.

Monday, May 14, 2012

The extra protein in these waffles makes them a great post-workout meal. I like to make a double batch so I can stockpile them in the freezer and pop one in the toaster when I get home from a run. That said, you don't have to exercise in order to enjoy them; they're pretty great on lazy mornings, too. For extra deliciousness, drizzle with homemade chocolate syrup. Note: I used plain (unflavored, unsweetened) brown rice protein powder for these, but you could experiment with other forms or flavors of protein powder.

Whisk wet ingredients into dry until combined, then stir in chocolate chips.

Cook on a hot waffle iron. I've never had problems with this batter sticking, so I don't oil the waffle iron; however, the batter is on the thick side, so you may need to spread it a little before closing the iron.

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

I've had a few cans of pumpkin puree sitting in my pantry since last year's Thanksgiving sales, and decided I should probably use them for something. Not being a fan of pumpkin pie, I decided to go with a bread. This worked well as both a dessert and a breakfast. It's only mildly sweet, so if you want something more sugary try topping it with powdered sugar icing.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

This salad can be served warm or cold, on its own or over a lettuce-based salad. I used a combination of purple, red, and yellow potatoes because that's what I have in my garden, but any color will work.